BWM x Kendall Square Valentine's Market, February 12

Market Applications
Written By Boston Women's Market BWM
 
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

When: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Where: 650 E. Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Set-up: Begins at 2:30 PM

Vending Hours: 4PM - 6PM

Take-Down: 6PM - 7PM

Application Due Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Vendor Notification of Acceptance or Waitlist: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

We ask that you review all the information below before applying. Not every opportunity is the best fit for all vendors, so please be sure this event is right for you and your business before applying!

If you haven’t joined BWM as a vendor, we encourage you to do so here. This will ensure you’re one of the first to know when we release new opportunities.

We Recommend This Opportunity For:

  • Jewelry vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50

  • Artwork vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50

  • Ceramic vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50

  • Home Goods vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50

  • Women’s Clothing, Vintage and Accessories with price-points ranging from $1-$50

  • Bath and Body vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50

  • Pet goods with various price-points

  • We do not recommend this opportunity for non-shelf stable perishable food vendors.

Registration Details:

  • Registration Fee: $35

  • Number of Participating Vendors: ~15

  • Table & Chairs: Responsibility of Vendor

  • Vending Space Size: 6’ x 6’

    • Space can accommodate a standard 6ft folding table and small rack or sign.

    • Space can accommodate a small L-shape set-up with (1) 6Ft and (1) 4ft table if you are not planning to use an additional rack or signage.

Location Details:

  • Event Activations: Mixture of vendors focused on self-love/treating yourself, and two Valentine’s themed interactive activities held on the main floor of the building.

  • Target Shopper: While the event will be public and publicized to the public, the main audience of the event will be the Takada employees that work in the building.

  • This is the first time we are popping up at this location and first time partnering with Kendall Square/Canal Disctrict. We unfortunately do not have any historical data we can provide.

  • The location is accessible and flat, making it easy for carts and dollies.

  • Food & Drinks: There is a cafe on-site for light drink and snacks.

  • AV & Electricity: Limited electricity is available and not guaranteed. Please bring your own extension cord for use.

  • WIFI: Yes

  • Bathrooms: Indoor

  • Parking: Free and validated for vendors at the 650 E. Kendall Garage

Our Application Process:

  • If your application is accepted: You will received registration information to secure your spot for each unique vending opportunity you apply for by the notification date specified.

  • If your application is waitlisted: You will be notified in the order in which your application was received if a spot becomes available.

  • How To Add Yourself To The Waitlist: We encourage you to still submit an application even if the Due date has passed! If you have applied after the Application Due Date, you will automatically be added to our waitlist and we you reach out if a vendor spot becomes available due to cancellations.

How We Use Your Vendor Fee:

At BWM, we want to be open and honest about how we use your vendor fee. We always aim to put your fee to good use and ensure that our events are a success for your small business!

Here are some ways we plan to use your vendor fee for this event:

  • Paid & Organic advertising.

  • Print Marketing and Promotional and Directional Signage.

  • Labor costs for BWM Staff.

  • Event Decor and supplies.

  • Investment in future BWM initiatives.

Our Cancellation Policy:

We understand life events occur and plans change! Please review our cancellation policy thoroughly before applying to ensure this is the right opportunity for you.

To cancel, you must notify BWM via e-mail at hello@Bostonwomensmarket.com by the following dates:

  • 100% refund: If notified at least 7 days before the date of the event.

  • 50% refund: If notified at least 6 days before the date of the event.

  • No refund: If notified 5 days or less before the date of the event.

Bad Weather Event Cancellation Policy:

If the Boston Women’s Market team cancels an event due to inclement weather (wind, rain, storms, heatwave, snow storms, etc.) you will receive a refund of your registration fee minus 20%. Table & Chair rental fees will be refunded 100%.

Why are we now charging a 20% fee?

As you can imagine, a great deal of time, effort and money has already been spent well in advance of knowing we will need to cancel an event due to weather. Each time we have to cancel an event, BWM loses hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars that has already been spent on advertising and labor. Additionally, we have to re-do all our labor and marketing to re-advertise an event if it is moved to a new date. In order to help plug this large leak and keep us financially stable, we have decided to implement this new policy. This is not a decision that we have taken lightly. We personally know how important every dollar is to a small business. We hope you can understand why we have to implement this new policy.

This Bad Weather policy will apply to:

  • Events that have been cancelled and no rescheduled date can be established

  • If an event has been rescheduled to a new date, and you cannot participate in the new date

Market Application

Not every opportunity is the best fit for all vendors, so please be sure this event is right for you and your business before applying!

Application Due Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Vendor Notification of Acceptance or Waitlist: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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